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Springfield's first Presidential Scholar in years is from Thurston High

Springfield's first U.S. Presidential Scholars Program awardee in recent memory found out the good news on Oct. 27 through a text from his mom. Theo Shields , who recently graduated from Thurston High School , was walking between classes at Boston University when he checked his phone. "Theo, you did it," the text from his mom said. What he did was earn one of the most prestigious designations for high school grads in the country. "Now that I have this award I would like to, if possible, transfer to a different university that might suit my academic needs a bit better," Shields said. All finalists receive an engraved U.S. Presidential Scholars medallion. Traditionally, the scholars journey to Washington, D.C., for an award ceremony where they receive their medallions, but Shields said that doesn't appear to be happening this year. The U.S. Presidential Scholars' press release said all the scholars will still receive the medallion. From homeschool to college to high school Shields has always had a stark passion for learning. Born in England, he read the first Harry Potter book around age 5 after moving to the Springfield as a toddler. Shields' mom worked for Lane Community College teaching English

Springfield, OR · 5d

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North Eugene Community Newsletter for Monday, Nov. 2

Good morning! It’s Nov. 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be chilly with intervals of clouds and sun. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 49 with a low of 39. Looking ahead: Expect showers Wednesday...

Eugene, OR · 3d
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We’re brothers voting for the first time, and we want a young voice representing us | Letter to the editor

Springfield City Councilor Jill Cuadros voted along with other councilors in June to approve the budget that closed the library on Mondays, laid off its teen services librarian and cut all teen programming. To be fair, she wasn’t on the council yet when the library cuts were discussed. Springfield’s budget...

Springfield, OR · 4d
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Eugene to present feasibility study on dangerous Millrace Lowhead Dam on Willamette River

EUGENE, Ore. — A long-abandoned dam on the Willamette River that has been linked to several near-drownings is now the focus of a new feasibility study the City of Eugene hopes will help prevent future water rescues. The city is presenting the study at an open house at 5:30...

Eugene, OR · 3d
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Behavioral health campus is an economic development project. Springfield should treat it like one.

Later today, the Springfield City Council is scheduled to decide whether to annex 18 acres on International Way for Lane County’s crisis stabilization center and PeaceHealth’s Timber Springs Behavioral Health Hospital. Most of the talk has been about whether the project fits the city’s plans for that land...

Springfield, OR · 3d

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Eugene voters decide Tuesday on measure that would create clean energy fund fee

EUGENE, Ore. — Eugene voters will decide tomorrow whether to create a clean energy fund by charging certain large businesses a 2% fee, a proposal supporters say would help pay for climate and energy projects but opponents warn could raise costs for customers. Measure 20-388 would create a clean...

Eugene, OR · 3d

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The Last Nov. 3 General Election Letters!

This letter was a struggle. In part because Jack Tibbetts is such a friendly guy and is known by everybody around the Grove. Hard to know if it’s just becoming a rancher and land owner that made him do a 180. He talks about being older and wiser, but he’s still just a kid.

Oregon · 3d

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Medford to discuss plans for relocating Eugene Emeralds ballpark

A study evaluating the feasibility of a new Medford (Ore.) ballpark for the relocating Eugene Emeralds (High-A; Northwest League) is scheduled for discussion by the City Council on November 18. The $500,000 study–funded by Emeralds ownership and the Medford Urban Renewal Agency–will examine whether Hawthorne Park, part of the core...

Medford, OR · 3d

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Libertarian says Community Already has Solutions

Caleb Ticer has been walking up and down Oregon Highway 58 with a trash bag, cleaning over 21 miles along the roadway. Ticer says there’s still more work to be done, which is one of the reasons he’s running for Oregon Senate. Ticer is the Libertarian candidate for...

Lane County, OR · 3d

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Candidates make final social media push as voters decide and ballots are counted

EUGENE, Ore. — As voters make their final decisions ahead of Election Day, candidates and party organizations are making a last push online across multiple social media platforms. Campaigns are using sites including Twitter and X, Facebook and Bluesky to remind people to vote, promote last-minute events and make...

Lane County, OR · 3d

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A Bit of Everything at Bridge Town Market in Lowell

Conveniently located right in the heart of Lowell is Bridge Town Market, the only grocer for miles. This neighborhood pit stop is a one-stop-shop where folks can stock up on last-minute essentials, fishing gear, hardware, and all the deli favorites, not to mention gas. Bridge Town Market really does have a little bit of everything needed to have a good time on the lake or pick up that last-minute necessity for dinner.

Lowell, OR · 6d

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Affiliation of MultiCare, Oregon’s Samaritan Health Services Begins Nov. 1

The affiliation between Tacoma-based MultiCare Health System and Corvallis, Oregon-based Samaritan Health Services officially takes effect Sunday, giving MultiCare a significant new presence in Oregon as it seeks to expand its share of Pacific Northwest population served. The affiliation, which is not a buyout or merger, was announced last year....

Corvallis, OR · 6d

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Oregon ballots arrive as Election Day nears; Lane County shows how they're processed

EUGENE, Ore. — With Election Day four days away, ballots are already arriving at elections offices across Oregon, including Lane County, where officials are processing thousands of envelopes and preparing votes to be counted. Lane County Clerk Tommy Gong said the office is working to help voters understand what...

Lane County, OR · 6d

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Let’s talk about the feedback Lookout received about our CleanLane story

Often, the best stories get both positive and negative reactions. And the more complex the story, the more questions readers may have about it. That happened after we published a story Oct. 21 based on internal documents involving former Lane County counsel Rob Bovett’s concerns over the CleanLane project, which included a potential $300 million county government liability.

Lane County, OR · 4d

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Novak: The Eugene Clean Energy Fund is a measure to fund the future

If you’ve been paying attention to recent climate reports, it’s getting scary. A new United Nations report finds that under current policies, global warming will reach 2.8 degrees Celsius by 2100, over a degree warmer than the 1.5 degrees Celsius target set by the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement.

Eugene, OR · 3d

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Leaf collection begins in Eugene, Roseburg, Corvallis and Lane County

Leaf collection efforts are underway for Corvallis, Roseburg, Lane County, and the city of Eugene. Springfield’s leaf collection begins Nov. 30. Removing leaves from catch basins, grates and gutters allows storm water to run off and prevents flooding. Corvallis, Roseburg, Eugene and Lane County allow residents to pile leaves...

Lane County, OR · 3d

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‘This seems problematic’: Judge and defense left frustrated when prosecutor fails to order key witnesses to attend hearing

ALBANY, Ore. (Court TV) — Defense attorneys and a judge in Oregon were frustrated Friday when a planned four-hour motions hearing stalled after the prosecutor revealed she never required her expert witnesses to attend. Attorneys representing Jerod Norman, 42, filed a series of motions seeking to prevent expert witnesses from testifying in Norman’s trial on […] The post ‘This seems problematic’: Judge and defense left frustrated when prosecutor fails to order key witnesses to attend hearing appeared first on Court TV .

Linn County, OR · 6d

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River Road lane closures start Monday in Eugene

EUGENE, Ore. - The City of Eugene is wrapping up a street construction project on River Road with rolling lane closures for striping work from Irving/Hunsaker to Beltline. According to the City of Eugene, the closures will run from Monday, Nov. 2, through potentially Thursday, Nov. 5. The striping material requires a minimum temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit, so crews must complete the work during daylight hours.

Eugene, OR · 6d

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Eugene will require home sellers to list energy efficiency scores

The city of Eugene will require people selling their homes to include in real estate listings an assessment of the property’s energy performance. A home energy score is a tool developed by the U.S. Department of Energy. It assesses a dwelling’s physical and mechanical features — like the foundation, insulation, windows, and heating and cooling systems — to gauge its expected energy use on a scale of 1 to 10.

Eugene, OR · 7d

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Oregon Families Hunt for Youth Respite Beds as Funding Dries Up Statewide

For Oregon families seeking overnight behavioral health respite, a Medicaid benefit does not necessarily translate into available care. Megan Miller, who lives in Eugene, told InvestigateWest that her 8-year-old son has neurodevelopmental needs and that his Medicaid plan technically covers two weeks of “relief” overnights a year. She has never used the benefit because there is nowhere nearby to take him. Instead, she found a Lane County daytime program that offers just a few hours of care one Saturday a month.

Oregon · 6d